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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

Simple as the skin appears TO be, it is very
complicated, and plays an important part in
the working Of the physical system. Its
glands secrete the oil that kee., tine surface
soft and supple Another set Of its glands
pour ont fluid, the evaporation OF which
enables the body 20 maintain It's proper heat
amid the many sudden changes of the at
mo-phcric temperature.
10 is one Of the eliminating organs for ex-
pcliug from the system waste and poisonous
matter us network Of nerves is the source
of sensation that recognizes the presence and
qualities of external objects, that is, Of the
sense Of touch.
Il consists Of three parts. The inmost is
the scat Of color The middle, n tough, elias
tic and hbrous membrane, is thctrue skim and
is the seat Of the nerves of touch. The out
most, a transparent aud horny film, is itself
wholly without sensation, and protect, the
sensitive skin below
The human nail md the horses hoof are
merely notifications Of this. which is caHed
the epiiermis. So complicated am organ is
exposed 10 many ailments.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

Transparent dress materials are made up
over Innings Of tinted surah silk.
Tinsel is again used as a material for hats
and bonnets.
Silk warp cashmere and MORE Of shin
mering gray tint forms beautiful afternoon
costume.
When a lady wants a seryiceaDlc black six
dress that will not soon 90 ont Of fashion She
Is ad, ised 10 select either fail'e Franchise or
Bengaiine silk for the material
The prettiest bats for girls from ~ 10 IA
years Of age have low crowns and broad
brims, and can be bent into almost any de-
sired shape Ostrich feathers are the faS orite
trimming, and tult Of them is sometimes
usel resting on a velvet band inside the brim.
The lisse handkerchicfs, which seemed SO
utterly useless when they first appeared, are
used as a material for some exquisite caps,
and also as gamiture for headgear for out
door wear
Black and white is more than ever favor
ite combination Special novelties Of tii, sort
show two different kinds Of stuifs, one black,
the other white, in the same toilet.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31
French Muslin Dresses.

A recent importation Of French dresses fol
midsummer wear is thus described hy Har-
per'S Bazaar: These dresses are made mp OF
muslus Of various kinds. figured lawns
striped percalos Of the soffest finish, and bat
istes with quaint ia. anose designs upon them.
like mnoglyphics in the bright, new scarlet
called cactus on ecru grounds, or in the gray
ish Japan blue on white
Flounccs arerevivcd for these pretty gowns.
and tucks without number, the only trim
mings not Of the material being slight inser-
tionS Of embroidery. some scalop, wrong I
in buttonhole stitch on the dres, goods, and
ribbons of various kinds, the richest uncut
velvet ribbon appearing in loops and bows,
with great sashes ~ heavy br0cades and Of
MORE
The revived nounces are wide, and IN
groups Of three gathered across the back
breadths, covering the skirt from belt o. foot
in place Of drapery, or else they are ON one
side, usually the left, forming "a panel next
the long side OF an apron, or there may Doe
three fiOuuces up each side Of the skirt. with
an apron between that Is pointed m the
middle
The tucks Of these new gowns are only the
fourth ~ am inch wide, aud are iengthwi-c in
the sides Of the skirt from the belt down TO
within eight or ten inches of the foot, where
they stop. and tine material below forms "a
founce, which is also tucked across The
nouures across the back of the skirt have
each twelve TO twenty Of these quarter inch
tucks There are also many tucks of these
narrow widths. with the thread which tlcks
them drawn 90 gather the tuck These form
yoke on the belted waist, and a pointed
yoke like space on The front of the skirt just
below the belt, also diagonal bands or pocket
like pieces ON the sides of the skirt. The
back breadths Of skirts that are not ilounced
have pleats thickly folded down the middle
and are taken up the belt on each side i'm iah0t
fod,
Other lawn dresses have xii peated skirts
with a wide hem and inch wlIe tucks, while
the back is draped in hurno0se folds al the
top precisely as wool dressesare The fomda-
ton skirts Of colored lawn dresses made by
French mOdstes are of white camtric. ON
which pink cambria nounce j, SET both i'm
side and outside as a balaycuse Thicker per
Gales with stripes or figures have plain per-
Gale foundation skirts on which are one or
two ruilles of the plain percale merely piaked
on the edges. A hair cushion for a hustle is
covered with the percale of the dress and
there are steels across the foundation skirt
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31
His oratory Was Appreciated.

While Senator Harris was speaking at
Cyuthana The other day, half intoxicated
Iri,iman, who had crawled up on the rear
of the platform, interrupted him several
times with remarks that We're not quite in
telligible Finally Mr. Harris turned to the
man and said.
please don't Interrupt me, my friend
am not much used TO public speaking. and if
you want TO talk I'll have 10 quit"
"Bless yezm said the freshman, "its not after
interruptin' We ! am I'm only approvn' Of
what SO say. Faith, and didn't know it was
in ycz 10 do as well as yer d0in'"
The senator from Madison was completely
knocked ont b. this speech, but be bowed his
thanks % the Hibernian, and joined heartily
in the laughter which the htter's response
had caused Louisville CoWier-Jouual
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] Inc Oldest ana most deliberate Nv nal as
cended TO the summit erected by my knees,
and was still engaged in personal adoument.
He gave his goggles a careful polish with his
! fore legs, balanced himself on his middle legs,
| braided his hind legs and unrayeled them
again with amazing rapidty. Then be gave
himself brisl, rubbing down all over and
cracked his heels IN sudden AMI ribald man
ner. He lifted his wings and secured their
interior with the ball Of his toes tied his CEN
! trail legs into q bard knot, united them. cur
ried himself gently ON the side and INDUCED
bis head in "a dry shampoo. Having limbered
mp by this massage, Doe tried bis buzz. found
it satisfactory, vau.ted lightly into the air
and took a musical turn about the room, in
sorting himself in my left ear at full speed,
and lodging out with knocking laugh Just
i'm the nick If time.
Fly paper is a mean invention which does
g1evous injury o. the tender and connding
nature Of fly Being moist and soft and
sticky, it appeals To- him a- being something
good to eat. Alighting be gets one foot
mired and doesn't like H. Nothing but COM
pletc freedom Of movement satisfies an
American fly He beats the air with his
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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.
The Healthful Way TO Iivc-food That
Makes strong, sound Teeth.

For continued health Of mind and body
and q perfect development Of all the muscles
10 cannot be- disputed that regular exercise in
the open arr Is necessary. Asa people, says n
writer ON this subject, we shut ourselves up too
much In our houses. -Four or Ave hours day
human being For most women that is i'm
practicable during great part Of the year;
but they could and should spend much more
time ont OF doors than they DO. In summer
there is no reason why they should not habit
ually sit ON their lawns or porche, with their
work and reading IL would be much health
Ter than sitting in darkcned rooms In this
way the greater part Of the day could be
spent in the open air.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31
CARLETON ON FLIES.
Exhaustive Treatment OF Their Pecu-
lIarities.

a fly IL modest and unassuming. He may
be able to twist his legs into hard knots, 90 to
sleep upside down, waltz in midair, maintain
one steady line Of uproarious conduct for
thirty-four days without drawing breath and
perform other incredible feats Of endurance
and dexterity, yet he never blows about any
thing except steak. He never obyudes an
opinion. However deep his conviction on
any subject he only specks so-never is GER
tain.
| awoke the other morning at daybreak /
had wrapped the draIery Of my couch about
me at a. m. and had contemplated sleeping
more than an hour, but just as morn drew
the astral tapestry and Cyrus Fields milk
wagon Jared the pcrfumed ,ilences Of Ora
mercy park, | emerged from the glory ISSUED
canopy Of my childish dreams greeted by
three buoyant and companionable flies.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31
Cute Little johnny.

A lady ON Woodward avenue has littl,
boy who is inclined 20 freckle and has been
told % keep on his hat when out in the sun
Last week she engaged "a servant whose face
is quite roughcned with smallpox Robbie
looked at her very closely and then said "a
his mother:
Its too bad, amt il. mammar
"What's too haiN said his mother.
"That her didn't keep on her hat"
His mother was puzzled and said: "Why
should Mary keep on her hate
Cause The suns jammed all her freckles
in.r-DetrOit Tribune.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

BREEDEN.- On Friday night. July 2lth. 900
haitian and Maria VI. Breoicn. aged thirteen
months.
CNMIDT-At the rc-idoneeo off her BROTHER
John A. Kraft Mrs ELIZA g.. SCHMIDT, De-
loved wife of Conrad Schmidt. aged forty
seven years.
Her funeral viii take place THIS sunday
EVENING GOO O'Clock from the English iu-
thcran church. Seventh street Friend. and
acquaintance of the family mc invited 90 at-
fnml.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.
Manners and Customs Practiced in Polite
Society.

Society.
Noies as a general rule require an imme-
late reply, and considerate person Will
send am early answer 10 a letter from a
stranger or casual acquaintance There
was q time when, il "a stranger wrote a letter
that required an answer, he inclosed the
postage 20 prepay ITS delivery, but a recog-
nlzod authority ON the customs Of the best
society anrms that i'm these days Of ineXpen-
siyc mail service such am inclo,ure would be
am ohense. except between business men.
The return 20 the fine old custom Of sealing
letters Of friendship and courtesy and core
mouiou, notes of. an SORTS with wax, affords
an opportunity for the exercise Of taste and
the expression of sentiment, as the seal used
may be an initial, crest q monogram, a
motto, a fayorite ring OF the like When
writer is i'm mourning commendable style is
the sealing of letters with black wax instead
of using black bordered stationery
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

Omaha Husband-The theatre will be half
over before we get started.
Young Wfe-Well, l can't get these gloves
buttOncd.
"Don't SEE why you should be slow aud
awkward about a common thing ike that"
~ never had "a chance to practice before. "
"Nonsense Never had a chance 10 prac.
ticef
"No, there were always plenty Of young
men around to do that for me, you know,
dear. Omaha World
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

Massage treatment has excited much at
tention of late, and, owing % ignorance Of
its real value, it j, by many regarded a5 a
cure for every kind of disease Dr. William
Murren States however that, as "a matter Of
fact, its sphere of action is very limited II
carried out under the direction of a scientific
physician who ha, had experience in this
mode Of treatment, it yields excellent re-
suits; but if allowed to drift into the hands
Of ana ignorant enpinr, 10 soon degeneFates
into the most arrant quackery
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

''''''''' ~ - ~
The pretty bonnet or cap may Dee made Of
white or colorod cambria. The closer tho
pleats are laid in front, che better they stand.
The back edge Of the cap Is trimmed with n
small fril Of the stuff, and the front ono with
n cambria box pleated ruche set on 70 strip
Of the same.
The blouse frock is made with yoke en-
broidered with rows Of coral stitch in col0red
cotton, the sleeve being also embroidered 20
match, leaving a puff at the shoulder and
wrist. the latter finished With q round band
The above models and descriptions are fur
nished 10y The Season.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31
Points Here and There.

IL is considered unlucky and inappropriate
10 wear mourning at a wedding
One invitation 10 dinner is better than
many cards rs "a social compliment
Ices may be served at lawn parties in small
paper cups.
Invitations toa dinner are always in the
name Of both host and hostess, but invitations
20 ball, "at home," IA tea or garden party
are in the name Of tho hostess alone.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

have just bought a large lot of Vine
gar put mp by Dr. j. D. Dupuy, of Ann
herst county. ! guarantee 10 pure In every
respect. For picking and table use there
is none superior Reminder the bulk of
vinegar sold nowadays is manufactured
and is injurious and will not keep pickle,
so consult your interest and get pure
article from JULIEN BINFoRD,
1902 East Main
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

NEw YORK, July 30.-As was but natural
after the feyerish closing last night, we have
had an excited. and at times, demoralized
market There seems 10 be absolutely no
sustaining power, and the bears aided by the
rumor party are entirely in control. The
failure If a small bank in Philadelphia was
used as a new power to depress the market,
and stocks were sold without any discrimi-
nation. II seems 10 Us 70 be one OF those
periods when a judicious discernment may
be we'll used. That any continued decline,
such as We have had of late can last long we
donot believe, and while it may be prudent
10 wait for a few days and see the ultimate
outcome. The bank return shows a small
loss i'm the reserve. but d not indicative of
any great change. Prices closed feyerish.
Money, per cent
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

A French physician recommends the fol-
lowing treatment for that most unpleasant
little affection, q stye Dissolve one part of
boracic acid n thirty paris of distilled water,
and drop ON some Of this solution with a
wettel piece of waddng, several times day.
it is said mot only TO effect a cure, but to pre-
vent return of the trouble.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31
Agreeable Cosmetics.

A harmless lotion for freckles consists Of
orange flower water, one pint gycerine, one
ounce, boraX, one dram.
For skins 10 which glycerine is not agree
able tine following answers equally we'll:
B0rax, three grains; rose water, five drains;
orange flower water. five drains
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

Eccenhiciiies are generally indications Of
weakness, vanity ora badly balanced brain
Ii is usually wise to do as other people do
dress as other people dress, and in all things
conform 90 established usages IN etiquette
it is well TO follow what is recognized as the
fashion, Yet we should romemberln all things
10 follow the fashion with discretion
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

are exceedingly practical being made Of cam
vas and trimmed with braid The useful
shoe, shown in the cut, Is of gray saii-ioth,
lined and trimmed with light leather, stitched
with white silk The ribbon that lace, up
the front Of the shoe is of the same color as
is the leather
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31
A simple Remedy for rheumatism.

one who has seen thefo.lowng simple rem
ely tried in a case of acute rheumatism, with
painful swelling in the feet, says that it
quickly removed the agoniziug pain into
one quart Of quite hot milk stir an ounce Of
alum this make, curis and whey Battle
the affected parts with The whey until cold
ln the meantime keep the curds hot, and,
after bathing, put them on as poultice and
WYNN in funnel
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1914 Main street, Richmond. Va

Calling oyer in Manchester the other
day we dropped into the hrst-cass bakery
establishment of l.. * y. stems. and found II
lifted up in trst-class style with all the neces-
sary supplies of good things. such as always
remind us Of Christmas. Bread. crackers. bis
cults, etc. m abundance; cakes. and a variety
OF good things for the children, and all made
from the very best and purest materials. This
Is indeed model bakery, and one that de
serves and is fast gaining the support of the
public. BE sure 70 call in and see them at
l1O Hull street. Manchester.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31
4 New Custom for bridesmaids.

The newest fashion is for bridesmaids 20
carry delicate fancy baskets filled with flow
ers and tied with bright ribbons instead Of
the bouquet. SD long customary. The bride
however. still carries the favored nosegay,
unless 10 be in few exceptional cases where
an ivory bound prayer book takes It's place
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

"There was a negro uprising on Wylie
street this morning" remarked the judge.
"Was thercN asked the major
Eyes, at least suppose there was, for as
came down heard colored woman scream:
'Yo thar, George Washington Snow, ef you
don't git right up yo won't git no brefus ~
Pitts burg Chronicle Telegraph.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

cured and It's return prevented by the use
of Dr. Dayid's Vegetable Liver Pills As this
remedy has been thoroughly tested by mum
none but vegetable Ingredients DO should com
mend itself 90 all sufferers with this terrible
disease. Being extremely mild JOB action. these
pills can be taken by both the weak and the
strong Price. % cents box of - Pills; i've
boxes for 81.
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shipping News Port of Richmond

Schooner Mary \. Power, piIlsbury. Cardc
mas, Cuba. old rails. the Trcdcgar Company
Schooner Elenora Nanduson. Godfrey. Phil
adelphia. coal. 5. II. Halves.
SAILED.
Schooner Annie VI. Allen. Brown. Boston
coal. G. and q. Railway Company.
Schooner BrIgadicr. C0u-iOns. Lambert
Point tO load coal for Newhuyport.
Schooner Dora Allison. Rose. East Newark
railroad ties. T. &. Leakc. Jr. Co.. vessel
Curtis 4 Parker.
Schooner Sophia Godfrey. McCary- lynn
coal. G. and %. Railway. vessel Curtis s. Park
err
Schooner Spoeiwcll. Weed. New York. py
rites sulphur Mines Company of Virginia
vessel Curtis a Parker
Schooner John W. Hall Jr.. Fleming MID.
dlotOwn pig iron. j. y. Gordon agent.
Schooner Alfred Keen. Greedy. Bridgeport,
pig iron, j. y. Gordon agent, vessel Curtis n
Parker
Schooner Mary A. Dury. NcN,rs0n. lam
bert's Point t0 load coal for Boston.
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You Can Drive vermin Out Of Your moas

BY using the Prepared Shelf Paper for
pantry shelves and drawers. Warranted to
prevent and drive away Ants, Peaches Water
Bugs, Nc., so annoying 20 housekccpcrs.
whenever this paper Is used DO answers a
double purpose-it drives away Nermin. and
at the same time lbcng whitcl 10 gives every
place a neat, clean appearance.
Positively no poisonous drugs used in tho
preparation Of this paper. Ask your Druggist
or Grocer for 10. For sale by
BODEkER BROTHERS.
lrLL-----.-
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All taxes due the State can be paid in
coupons.
Complete protection and indemnity
guaranteed
License taxes due the State can be paid
in coupons.
Overdue taxes due the State ON real
and personal property can be paid in cou-
pOns.
BY rendering coupons you will save q
large proportion of your tax BILL
The United States Supreme Court by
repeated decisions has held the States
tax-receiyablc coupons to- be as good ten
der as gold or bank notes
JAMES PrCoOPER,
9l1 Main street, Richmond, Va
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COTTON REPoR
Market quiet.
QuotatioHs.-Middling l0ic.
Tobacco Markets.


RfcnMOND. Va, July 30.
Transactions ON Change to-day were un
important and the sales of short duration
with small attendance. The appearance o
Canada manufacturer raised the hopes OF
many, but no sales are reported as made him
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Shoes for tho senshore.

In the accompanying cuts appear illustra-
tons Of two convenient styles Of bathing
shoes, the remaining figure being that Of a
walking shoe for the seaside The first named
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

Indications for Virginia commencing m q pm.
yesterday Warmer, fair weather. Winds
generally sOuthcry.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

Pure Old French Brandy and Sherry
Wine. For sale by
CHAMBERLAYNE 4 Co..
10 and Il south Thirteenth street
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STEAM LAUNDRY .
UNHE EXCELSIOR
- q q am B4aund Ty.
726 z. Main st., Richmond, Va.

Our work In Collars, Cuffs, and Shirts
guaranteed equal 90 any other laundry.
Fine Lace Curtains and Blankets q spo
cialty Goods called for and delivered
Your patronage solicited.
+. G. STACY,
Manager and Manufacturer Mattresses,
Bedding sc. ial4 cody
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Try La Normandi Operas, very choice
at<C hamberlayne y Co.'S, 10 AMI Il South
Thirteenth street.
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Old Martell and IIennessy Brandy
cheap. az Chamherayne n Co.'S, 10 and y
South Thirteenth street.
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SAILS REPORTED 10 SECRETARY.

Wheat White IS bushels prime al
Sc. Longberry, 1900 bushels prime at
Sc, - bushels very good at Soc 2lO bushels
good at s3c. 6O0 bushels fair at SIC - bush
els common 40 Use Mixed, IS bushels good
at S3c 600 bushels fair 40 Sic. Shortberry
$40 bushels prime ON private terms 53o bush
els very good at S3c.. 32D bushels good at Sc.
81 bushels good al Sic. DDS bushels fair at
SOC, 90 bushels fair al zoe. ia bushels fam
al 49,. 39i bushels common az 76c.. 40 bush
els common at 12c.
Rye.-l6 bushels very good 40 5sc.
FIour.-l25 barrels ON private terms
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-31

License taxpayers who have been in
dicted by the grand jury for not having
paid their license taxes, are informed that
they can pay their fines in coupons as
well as their State tax, and effect a very
large saving by 50 doing.
Complete legal protection and indem-
nifty guaranteed.
JAMES r. COOPER,
Oh Min street. Richmond. Va.
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Sew York Markets.
Grain and Cotton Exchange.

OFFERINGS REPORTED To SECRETARY.
Wheat.-White. IS bushels, Longberry
8, $40 bushels. Mixed. 636 bushels Short
berry, 2,720 bushels Total, 1852 bushels
Corn.-White, 1000 bushels; Mixed, 200
bushels Total, 1900
Rye.-66 bushels.
ElDur -IgE barrels
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE
REVTEW

Reported by G.. w. Branch & Co., bankers
and brokers. No. I'LL Main street.